R.I.P. Maurice White

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Legendary band leader/founder Maurice White died at age 74.

Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White dead at 74
By DAVID BAUDER and HILLEL ITALIE
Feb. 4, 2016 6:13 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White, whose horn-driven band sold more than 90 million albums and made hits like "September," ''Shining Star" and "Boogie Wonderland," died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles, his brother Verdine said.

White, who was 74, suffered from Parkinson's Disease and had retreated from the public even as the band he founded kept performing.

"My brother, hero and best friend Maurice White passed away peacefully last night in his sleep," Verdine White, also a member of the band, told The Associated Press on Thursday. "While the world has lost another great musician and legend, our family asks that our privacy is respected as we start what will be a very difficult and life changing transition in our lives. Thank you for your prayers and well wishes."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lrle0x_DHBM

 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Vbo6K00ZPA

 

[Brighten04]

One of my favorites.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs069dndIYk&spfreload=10

 

[Lamb]

This seems to be the year God wants a better band in heaven :drum::band::band::band::band::bass:

 

[Brighten04]

This seems to be the year God wants a better band in heaven :drum::band::band::band::band::bass:

Yes, and Maurice White is a good one to lead it.

 

[Tigger]

Those videos bring back some great memories

 

[Brighten04]

Those videos bring back some great memories

Yeah they do, of the days when I was footloose and fancy free. You know there are not many bands out there these days that play, sing, and dance with this much style.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=god7hAPv8f0